Senior Staff Accountant

AccorHotel • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

The Senior Staff Accountant supports the Finance team and hotel operations at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, delivering professional, friendly, and engaging service. Reporting to the Regional Director Finance & Business Support, this role performs daily accounting activities and supports accurate financial operations, month-end close, reporting, tax preparation, internal controls, and audits. The accountant also analyzes financial results, assists with forecasting and budgeting, maintains financial records, and identifies opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Leadership experience in accepted accounting practices and principles.
• At least 3 years of progressive, work-related experience in multiple areas of accounting and/or capital projects management and reporting, financial and/or business analysis, accounting, merger/acquisition analysis, or a related area.
• Demonstrated experience with an accounting system or similar financial software for financial reporting, analysis, and presentation.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Window applications and relevant computer applications.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly responsible and reliable.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively with colleagues as part of a team with minimum supervision.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs while remaining calm and courteous.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in Hotel Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional, friendly, and engaging service while supporting the Finance team and hotel operations.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts and investigate reconciling items.
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries and assist with the monthly financial close process.
• Monitor and regularly audit control systems, as documented by NCA Standard Operating Procedures, to measure compliance with internal controls.
• Execute daily accounting activities to ensure efficient and accurate financial operations.
• Prepare the property's monthly tax return.
• Prepare financial reports, variance analyses, and other management reports to support business decisions.
• Analyze financial results and assist with forecasting, budgeting, and operational performance reporting.
• Maintain accounting records, contracts, leases, and other financial documentation.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation and reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employee discounts at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, local companies, and Accor worldwide for the employee and family.
• Free meals at the on-site employee restaurant.
• Learning programs through company Academies.
• Medical and dental benefits, including two employer-funded medical plans with a $0 premium for employee-only enrollment.
• 401(k) and direct deposit.
• Career development opportunities at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess and national promotion opportunities.
• Paid time off.
• Matching retirement benefits.
• Travel discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed